Printers and Linux
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Printers and Linux. Ouch! Printers! This can be a sore spot for many people after spending $200 on that all-in-one fax/copier/scanner/printer that they just cannot seem get to work in Linux. In many cases it’s because part of the software necessary for making them work is embedded in Windows - this allows the manufacturer to spend a bit less on hardware - but has the effect of tying one to Windows. However, there are printers that work!
I, myself, use an HP LaserJet 6 purchased at a swap meet. For faxing I use a fax machine, and for copying? The local mail service store. Those all-in-ones may be cheap, but, well, that is exactly what they are. So maybe one day I’ll get a scanner, but for now, I have no need and my LaserJet 6 runs perfectly well. This Gnomie’s recommendation is to do some research before you buy and don’t buy that thing just because the sticker price looks good. Buy based on knowledge and need.
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Malcolm Jones
December 29th, 2007
at 11:26am
Hi, sorry to be a pain but this message probably has nothing to do with your page above. I am trying to find out what has happened to Lockergnome Linux Fanatics.
As for printers, yes they can be a problem but if people take the few minutes to read the instruction booklet, hey, they might learn something about the product they have just spent hard earned cash on.
thank you for reading this and I hope you can help with my enquiry
Matt Hartley
December 29th, 2007
at 2:14pm
“I am trying to find out what has happened to Lockergnome Linux Fanatics.”
Could you clarify what you are wanting to know? :)
The site is here, despite no one actively contributing to it at this moment.